In a world racing forward with AI, automation, and algorithms, it’s easy to feel like job search has become a cold, impersonal transaction. But according to elite executive recruiter Sharon Hulce, that couldn’t be further from the truth.
“When you strip away the technology, recruiting is still—at its core—about people,” Sharon shared in a recent Q&A with ExecuNet.
Sharon isn’t just another voice in the crowd. She’s a TEDx speaker, one of the 2024 Women to KNOW in America, and a 2025 Titan 100 Hall of Fame inductee. But behind the accolades is someone who has spent her life helping people not just find jobs—but find meaningful work that lights them up inside.
Because that’s where the magic happens.
For Sharon, it’s about helping people discover the kind of work that feels like home. She believes, “When someone’s career is aligned with their natural strengths—not just the skills they’ve picked up along the way—they don’t just perform. They soar.”
It’s a simple truth that cuts through all the noise: joy, purpose, and fulfillment aren’t born from job titles. They come from being seen for who you are and doing work that reflects your true self.
And that’s why storytelling matters.
Sharon urges candidates to go beyond the resume. Invest time—and yes, get professional guidance because most need it—to unearth your natural strengths. Craft stories around the moments in your career where you felt most alive, most impactful, most you. Those stories are your X-factor. They’re what draw recruiters in. They’re what stick in the minds of hiring managers.
That’s the work that changes everything.
Because when you can walk into a room and confidently tell your story—not just what you’ve done, but why it mattered, and how it reflects your future—that’s when the right doors open to not just a job, but the job. The one that fits your values, your rhythm, your spark.
That story? That’s what recruiters like Sharon are looking for. It’s the spark that helps employers see your value beyond your title.
So yes, the tools may change. The platforms, the keywords, the AI filters—they’re evolving every day. But what matters most hasn’t changed. It’s still about heart, connection, and the courage to show up as your authentic self.
And that will never go out of style.
